Khedbrahma

The 11th century Brahma, Ambika and Pankhnath Mahadev temples are the oldest monuments of the town.

[1] Brahmakshetra Mahatmaya (written after 10th century), the jnati-purana of Khedaval Brahmins, is a chief source of the mythological history of the region.

The temple ruins of Shiva, Shakti and Surya outskirt of the town confirms it antiquity.

[6][5][7] The Pankshindra Mahadev temple was built in early 11th century which has statues of Shiva in one niche dated to this period.

The Ambika temple was also built in early 11th century confirmed by the style of its phansana roof.

[3] Dalpatram has noted that Gadhaiya coins of Gupta period were found during the rebuilding of Nilkanth Mahadev temple near Brahma stepwell in Samvat 1912.

The region was later ruled by Parihar Rajputs and came under sway of Rao of Idar State in 13th century.

[3][1] In past, the fair was held in February which used to draw large number of pilgrims and traders from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

The Kathiawar traders used to raise booths on the south bank of the Harnav river and deal in opium, cloth, copperware, jewelry, grocery, and horses.

The fair lost its importance from the time of Rao Kalyanmal (about 1630), when the Idar State fell a prey to rebellion and disorder.

In Samvat 1947, Gilabchand Manukchand of Vadali took a Sangh (procession) to Ambika temple and built rest house for pilgrims at cost of ₹2,600 (equivalent to ₹1.2 million or US$14,000 in 2023).

After the independence of India in 1947, BWIGSA was merged in the Bombay State and Khedbrahma fell under the Sabarkantha district.

The confluence of three small rivers (Triveni Sangam); namely Hiranyakshi, Bhimakshi and Kamakshi; is located here.

Brahma temple was built in third quarter of the 11th century during reign of Chaulukya king Karna, according to historian M. A.

Its pitha (base), the vedibandha and the mandovara (middle part of the wall) is resemble to the temple at Sunak.

[20] The lower part of main shrine is intact and is filled with images of gods, goddesses and apsaras.

It had row of 27 miniature shrines as an ornamentation in the wall of shaft of the stepwell which suggests it was built in 14th century.

[24] Situated in north-east of the town, the Ambika temple was originally built in the early 11th century and renovated many time subsequently.

Of Brahmani, Sarasvati, Tripurasundari idols; the first two were originally found during excavation for construction of the main entrance or the rest house.

[4] There are fairs organised on full moon days in Hindu calendar months of Kartika, Chaitra and Bhadrapada.

[6] According to the Brahmakshetra Mahatmaya, the temple was built by Bhrigu, Brahma's son who was once sent by the seers, rishi, to find out who was the noblest of the Hindu trinity.

[9] Near the confluence of rivers, on the north bank opposite the Bhrigurishi Ashram, there is an old Pankhanath or Pankheshwar or Pakshindra Mahadev temple dedicated to Shiva.

[7][8] In the sanctum, there is a small protuberance instead of an elaborate lingam which is considered swayambhu (self-existent) by the devotees.

[6] According to the legend mentioned in Brahmakshetra Mahatmaya, the serpent king Pingal Nag had enmity towards the Garuda.

[7][3] Kashi Vishvanath Mahadev temple is situated on the south bank of the river which are popular locally.

The central catechu coloured idol of Mahavira is 90 cm in height and in Padmasana position.

There is a 150-bed government referral hospital equipped with modern medical facilities which was opened in August 2015.

[7] A public park spread over 3,392 square metres (36,510 sq ft) on the banks of Harnav river was completed in March 2015 at the cost of ₹1.2 crore (US$140,000).

It is spread over an area of 29,036 square metres (312,540 sq ft) and built at the cost of ₹450.59 lakh (US$520,000).

[31][32] It was a terminal station of the metre gauge railway line connecting Khedbrahma to Himmatnagar and Ahmedabad.

Bridge on Harnav River
Nagar Seva Sadan, Khedbrahma
Idol of Brahma in Temple
Brahma Vav
Ambika Temple
Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev Temple
Government Taluka Library